Cord prolapse: when the umbilical cord comes out of the uterus while the fetus is still inside. It is considered an obstetric emergency during pregnancy or labor that endangers the life of the baby.

Cystic fibrosis:one of the
most common serious genetic (inherited) diseases.Cystic fibrosis causes the body to make abnormal secretions
leading to mucous build-up.Cystic
fibrosis mucous build-up can impair organs such as the pancreas, the intestine
and the lungs.

Diabetes:a disease
in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal.Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of
diabetes.

Dilation:the
opening of the cervix during childbirth.

D&C:abbreviation that stands for Dilation and Curettage.This refers to the dilation (opening) of the
cervix and surgical removal of the contents of the uterus.

Doula:a
non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informational support
in prenatal care, during childbirth and during the postpartum period.

Down syndrome:Down
syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause for mild to moderate mental
retardation and related medical problems.It is caused by a chromosomal abnormality.For an unknown reason, a change in cell growth results in 47
instead of the usual 46 chromosomes.The
extra chromosome usually causes mental and physical abnormalities.